safety management system manual（安全管理体系手册）.doc

Safety Management System Manual Guidebook Developed by: Commandant (G-MSO-2) U.S. Coast Guard Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 2: Safety and Environmental Protection Policy 3 Chapter 3: Company Responsibility and Authority 5 Chapter 4: Designated Persons 9 Chapter 5: Master’s Responsibility 11 Chapter 6: Resources and Personnel 13 Chapter 7: Vessel Operating Procedures 15 Chapter 8: Emergency Preparedness 17 Chapter 9: Reporting Procedures 19 Chapter 10: Maintenance 20 Chapter 11: Documentation 23 Chapter 12: Company Verification and Review 27 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Introduction An analysis of casualty studies concluded that over eighty percent of all high consequence marine casualties may be directly or indirectly attributable to the “human element.” These types of errors play a part in virtually every casualty, including those where structural or equipment failure may be considered the immediate cause. Consequently, the international maritime community and the U.S. Coast Guard saw the need to emphasize shipboard safety management practices to minimize human errors or omissions. Purpose of the safety management system The safety management system (SMS) is required by all responsible persons and their vessels that must comply with the requirements of: Chapter IX of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974; and International Safety Management (ISM) Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and Pollution Prevention, adopted in London on May 24, 1994. Purpose of this guide This guide explains the purpose, objectives, and functional elements of the SMS. The accompanying SMS Manual for small passenger vessels is provided to illustrate the information required to fulfill the minimum requirements. The manual samples may be copied and/or modified as necessary to fulfill your company’s individual needs. An electronic copy of the manual